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What does Winston notice about the dark haired girl?
The dark haired girl's arm is in a sling.
What happens when Winston helps the dark haired girl up after she falls?
The dark haired girl passes Winston a note.
What does the note that the dark haired girl gave to Winston say?
I love you.
What has Winston always suspected about the dark haired girl?
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Why does Parsons interrupt Winston's train of thought?
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How does the note from the dark haired girl make Winston feel?
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What does Winston do for several days after getting the note from the dark haired girl?
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Where does Winston first get to talk with the dark haired girl?
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What does the dark haired girl and Winston talk about at their first meeting?
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What happens when Winston and the dark haired girl meet for the second time?
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What does the dark haired girl tell Winston during their second meeting?
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What does the dark haired girl and Winston manage to do at Victory Square?
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After the dark haired girl slips Winston the note, how long does it take him to talk to her 'in private'?
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What church does Winston recognize while waiting for the girl?
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For what distances was it not necessary to get your passport endorsed?
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How does Winston travel to the country?
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What does the family on the carriage hope to get in the country?
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Describe the secret place they meet in the country.
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What is the dark haired girl's name?
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The scarlet sash of the Junior Anti-Sex League is a symbol of what?
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What does Julia's ripping off the scarlet sash of the Junior Anti-Sex League symbolize?
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When in the country, Julia asks Winston what he thought of her before that day. How does he respond?
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What treat does Julia bring to the romantic meeting in the country?
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What does Orwell describe in detail about the thrush and what does it symbolize?
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Why is Winston so happy that Julia has had sex many times with several Outer Party members?
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Why does Winston say, 'I hate purity, I hate goodness! I don't want any virtue to exist anywhere. I want everyone to be corrupt to the bones.'?
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Julia says she is good at playing games. What does she mean?
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Study Notes
Character Dynamics
- Winston observes the dark-haired girl with an arm in a sling, noticing her physical state.
- After helping her up from a fall, the girl discreetly slips Winston a note, igniting intrigue.
- The note boldly professes, "I love you," prompting a complex reaction in Winston.
Winston's Suspicion and Fascination
- Winston has long suspected the girl might be involved with the Thought Police or a covert group focused on surveillance.
- The note from the girl stirs in Winston a deep, powerful desire to embrace life fully.
Social Interactions
- Parsons interrupts Winston's reflection, eager to discuss preparations for the upcoming Hate Week, revealing societal pressures.
- Winston struggles to approach the girl for days following the note's delivery, amplifying his anxiety.
Secret Meetings
- Their initial conversation occurs at a lunchroom table, where they plan to meet in Victory Square.
- During their second encounter, they witness a convoy of Eurasian prisoners, tying personal emotions to broader political themes.
Romantic Developments
- Julia, named after the dark-haired girl, offers Winston directions for a secluded country meeting, showcasing their growing intimacy.
- They manage a fleeting moment of connection, holding hands for ten seconds at Victory Square.
Travel and Symbolism
- Travel to the countryside requires no passport endorsement for distances under one hundred kilometers, indicating personal freedoms.
- Winston boards a train, witnessing a family hoping for black-market butter, reflecting on the scarcity and deprivation under the Party's rule.
The Secluded Meeting Place
- The couple meets at a hidden grassy knoll, surrounded by tall saplings, symbolizing their desire for privacy and freedom from Party surveillance.
Julia's Character and Duality
- Julia wears the scarlet sash of the Junior Anti-Sex League, illustrating her outward conformity to Party regulations.
- Ripping off the sash reveals her complex nature; she plays the role of a devoted Party member while indulging in personal pleasures.
Raw Emotions and Freedom
- Julia probes into Winston's earlier feelings about her, eliciting a brutally honest response about his violent thoughts, indicating intense internal conflict.
- She surprises Winston with real black-market chocolate for their country rendezvous, a luxury in their oppressive society.
Symbolism of the Thrush
- Orwell's detailed depiction of the thrush symbolizes true freedom and emotional expression, contrasting the rigid societal constraints imposed by the Party.
- The bird's song embodies pure, unmodified emotion, resonating deeply with Winston and awakening his feelings.
Relationship Dynamics and Defiance
- Winston is uplifted by Julia’s multiple sexual experiences, as her rebellion signals a crack in the Party’s oppressive regime, offering him hope.
- His vehement declaration against purity and goodness emphasizes his disdain for conformity and the docility indoctrinated by the Party, revealing a desire for widespread moral corruption.
Julia’s Cleverness
- Julia claims adeptness at playing games, admitting to her ability to feign perfect allegiance to Party ideals while secretly defying them, illustrating her clever navigation through societal hypocrisy.
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